Spray "Jocks": instructions for use for children

In the treatment of diseases of the oropharynx often use local remedies, which include spray Yoks. Such a drug, which is also marketed under the name Yoks-Teva, is highly in demand for inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and sore throats, but is it possible to use it in children?

Yoks is available in topical spray form. The drug is represented by a slightly opalescent or clear solution with red-brown color, iodine flavor and menthol aroma. One package contains a bottle with 30 ml of such a liquid, instructions for use and an applicator (it can be placed in a bag of polyethylene).

Another dosage form of the drug Yoks is the solutionwhich is available in bottles of 50 and 100 ml. Before use, it is diluted with water, followed by rinsing.

In Yoks preparations, two components have an active effect:

1. Povidone-iodine. The content of such a substance in a 30 ml spray is 2.55 grams.
2. Allantoin. This ingredient is represented by a dosage of 0.03 g per 30 ml of medication.

Additionally, the composition of Yox contains levomenthol, purified water, 96% ethyl alcohol (at a dose of 6 grams per 30 ml), sodium citrate dihydrate, propylene glycol and citric acid monohydrate.

The drug Yoks belong to antiseptics, because its use helps in the fight against viruses, microbes, protozoa and fungi. When the agent contacts mucous membranes or skin, iodine is released from it, which destroys harmful pathogens. Thanks to allantoin, the drug also has an anti-inflammatory effect and accelerates the regenerative processes in the mucosa.

By applying the spray Jocks resorted to diseases of the ENT organs and the oral cavity:

• Anginae
• Glossites.
• Aftah.
• Stomatitis.
• Tonsillitis.
• Tonsilopharyngitis.

Also, the drug is in demand for the treatment of the oropharynx during operations and after surgical treatment. In children, the drug is often used for streptococcal sore throat, as an adjunct to antibiotic therapy.

Treatment with the drug Yoks in the form of a spray is prohibited until 8 years of age. Yoks solution is acceptable to use from 6 years. Earlier use of the drug is not recommended due to the presence of alcohol in the composition, the need to follow the instructions during spraying (hold your breath), as well as the irritating effect of iodine on the mucous membrane.

Yoks cannot be used in the treatment of patients who are intolerant to iodine or any other spray ingredient. Also, the drug is not prescribed:

• When hyperthyroidism.
• With dermatitis Dühring.
• With heart failure.

Occasionally, Jocks causes an allergic reaction. It is manifested by redness, itching and other symptoms, therefore, forcing to cancel the drug. With long-term treatment with spray may develop iodism. Signs of such a state are the taste of metal in the mouth, increased saliva secretion, edema, and others.

We offer to your attention a cycle from the program "Children's Doctor" where a children's otolaryngologist and pediatrician will tell us what to do with a sore throat in a child.

For uniform distribution of the drug in the oral cavity, an applicator and a mechanical sprayer are used. Before first use, you need to make sure that the applicator is not damaged, as well as rinse it with hot water. After removing the cap from the nebulizer, you need to install the applicator on top of the medication bottle, and then make a few sprays. Thanks to such actions, the drug will continue to fall into the oral cavity in the right dose.

To spray the medication, you need to insert the tube of the applicator into the mouth for 2-3 centimeters, and then tell the child to hold his breath (so as not to breathe Yoks) and press the applicator twice. At the same time in the first spray should direct the tube to the right, and the second - to the left. The irrigation frequency is 2 to 4 times a day, but if there is a need, treatment can be carried out every four hours. After spraying, wash the applicator with water.

There is no evidence of a negative reaction to an increased dose of Jocks spray.

Do not simultaneously treat the pharynx or oral cavity with spray Yoks and other antiseptics, especially if they contain hydrogen peroxide. In addition, you can not assign treatment with Yox during treatment with radioactive iodine.

Acquisition of spray Yoks in a pharmacy does not require a prescription from a pediatrician or ENT doctor. On average, one bottle costs 230-250 rubles.

Store the spray or Yoks solution at home should be in a place where the drug does not reach the small child. The optimal temperature conditions for such a drug is considered to be the range from + 10 ° С to + 25 ° С. The shelf life is 4 years, and the solution - 5 years.

In most of the reviews of moms about the use of spray Yoks mentioned the high effectiveness of the tool, but at the same time, many parents say a strong irritant effect (called the drug "vigorous"). According to them, after spraying, you have to endure the unpleasant taste of iodine and a slight burning sensation, but as a result, the pain diminishes and the condition improves after 2-3 days.

Replace Yoks spray can be other medicines used for local treatment of the oropharynx. These drugs include:

• Solution or lugol spray. The main component of this drug is also iodine. Lugol treatment is allowed from 5 years.
• Spray can Hexasprey. This antiseptic prescribed from the age of six.
• Aqualore spray throat. This medication is used for inflammation and sore throat from 6 months of age.
• Spray Kameton. This combination drug is used from 5 years.
• Spray Oralsept. This anti-inflammatory medicine is prescribed to children over 3 years old.
• Drops Tonsilgon N. This herbal preparation is acceptable to use in children older than a year.
• Solution or Hexoral Spray. Such a local antiseptic discharged from the age of three.
• Spray or Stopangin solution. This medicine is prescribed from 8 years.

And in conclusion, Dr. Komarovsky's useful issue on children's sore throat and laryngitis in particular. Let your children grow healthy!